(Phoenix) – Kimberly Yee released the following statement regarding her victory in the Arizona State Treasurer election, making her the first female Chinese-American Republican to be elected in a major statewide race in the country's history and the first Asian American to be elected to a statewide office in Arizona's history:

"I am honored to be elected by the people of Arizona as their State Treasurer. Throughout my campaign, I have always stressed that Arizona taxpayers need honesty, integrity and transparency in their government. Our money matters, and I am excited and humbled the great people of Arizona have elected me to manage and protect their hard-earned taxpayer dollars. I have been blessed to serve in the Arizona Legislature as the Republican Senate Majority Leader and I am proud of my record of accomplishments. I now look forward to serving as Arizona's State Treasurer and will always put the needs of Arizonans first."

Prior to elective office, Kimberly Yee served in the Arizona State Treasurer's Office from 2007-2010 on the executive team of former Arizona State Treasurer Dean Martin and was endorsed by five former elected Arizona State Treasurers.

Born and raised in Arizona, Kimberly Yee was the first Asian American woman elected to serve in the Arizona Legislature in 2010. She served as the second woman elected to serve as Senate Majority Leader in Arizona's history, following U.S. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who served the position of Senate Majority Leader in 1973.

The Arizona Treasurer is one of six statewide elected officials, is a constitutional statewide officeholder and is third in line in succession to the Governor. The Arizona Treasurer manages approximately $15 billion in assets under management.

Today, Kimberly Yee announced Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio has endorsed her campaign for Arizona Treasurer.

“Kimberly Yee is not only a fantastic legislator, but also an amazing person. She has my full and enthusiastic support to be our next State Treasurer. Senator Yee has been consistent throughout her career in public service and she is a strong conservative on reform for fiscal accountability. I urge all of you to take a serious look and then support Kimberly Yee for State Treasurer,” said Councilman Sal DiCiccio.

“Over the course of his tenure as Councilman in one of the nation’s largest cities, Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio has established a fiscally conservative track record that has protected taxpayers from frivolous spending at the local levels. I am honored to receive his endorsement and thank him for supporting my campaign for Arizona State Treasurer,” said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

Kimberly Yee has earned a reputation at the Arizona State Capitol as a fiscal conservative who advocates for issues on behalf of the taxpayer. She has been endorsed by Congressman Andy Biggs, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, former Governors Jan Brewer and Jane D. Hull, Attorney General Mark Brnovich, 5 former Arizona State Treasurers, including Jeff DeWit, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and 40 Arizona legislators.

(Phoenix) – Today, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Yee filed over 10,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot in her bid for Arizona State Treasurer.

"I'm truly honored to receive this overwhelming support across Arizona. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped collect signatures from all corners of the state. I look forward to pressing on towards a strong and positive campaign to become Arizona's next State Treasurer," said Kimberly Yee.

Kimberly Yee has earned a reputation at the Arizona State Capitol as a fiscal conservative who advocates for issues on behalf of the taxpayer. She has been endorsed by Congressman Andy Biggs, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, former Governors Jan Brewer and Jane D. Hull, Attorney General Mark Brnovich, 5 former Arizona State Treasurers, including Jeff DeWit, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and 40 Arizona legislators.

"I served with Kimberly Yee at the State Legislature and I saw firsthand her determination to protect Arizona taxpayers by instituting measures of accountability and adding transparency to how the government spends our money. Kimberly Yee has both the experience and the conservative values that will help her succeed in this office and that is why I am pleased to support her bid for Arizona’s next State Treasurer,” said Congressman Andy Biggs.

"I wholeheartedly endorse Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer as she has a long-standing record of being a fiscal and social conservative who stands up for taxpayers. I have served alongside Kimberly Yee in the Arizona Senate and I know her to be a principled, hard-working Republican leader who is respected by her colleagues," said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko.

"I am truly honored to receive the endorsements of Congressman Andy Biggs and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, two conservative patriots I had the pleasure of serving with during their time in the State Legislature. Together, we developed structurally balanced budgets and passed measures to protect families and hard working taxpayers," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

Kimberly Yee has been endorsed by former Governors Jan Brewer and Jane D. Hull, Attorney General Mark Brnovich, 5 former Arizona State Treasurers, including Jeff DeWit, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and 40 legislators.

(Phoenix) – Today, Kimberly Yee announced that Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has endorsed her campaign for Arizona Treasurer.

"Kimberly Yee is a principled conservative who has always put Arizona taxpayers first. She has earned a reputation as a fiscal conservative who protects taxpayers and I know she will continue to do so as Arizona's State Treasurer. I am proudly supporting Kimberly Yee’s campaign for State Treasurer and look forward to her leadership in office,” said Bill Montgomery, Maricopa County Attorney.

“Bill Montgomery has been and continues to be a relentless protector of Arizonans as a veteran, prosecutor, and advocate for public safety. I am honored to have his endorsement and I thank him for supporting my campaign for Arizona State Treasurer,” said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

Kimberly Yee has been endorsed by former Governors Jan Brewer and Jane D. Hull, Attorney General Mark Brnovich, 5 former Arizona State Treasurers, including Jeff DeWit, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and 34 legislators.

(Phoenix) – Today, Kimberly Yee announced that Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has endorsed her campaign for Arizona Treasurer.

“I support Kimberly Yee to be our next State Treasurer and urge Arizona voters to do the same. Taxpayers deserve a Treasurer with the experience and an understanding of state finances necessary to make sound and appropriate investment decisions. Kimberly recognizes that the Treasurer’s Office is not a place to play politics with taxpayer money and I know she’ll serve the people of Arizona by ensuring investments are made wisely and consistent with constitutional and statutory requirements," said Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

"It is an honor to receive the endorsement of Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. His conservative principles have guided him well as Arizona’s “Top Cop” the last four years. We have worked together on law enforcement issues and protected taxpayers by cracking down on fraud and waste in government. I’m grateful that he has full confidence in my ability to represent Arizona as its next state treasurer," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

Kimberly Yee has been endorsed by former Governors Jan Brewer and Jane D. Hull, 5 former Arizona State Treasurers, including Jeff DeWit, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and 33 legislators.

(Phoenix) – Arizona Senate President Steve Yarbrough and Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard have released the following endorsements of Kimberly Yee for Arizona State Treasurer.

"My time working alongside Kimberly Yee in the state legislature gives me every confidence in her ability to be a strong conservative with the experience needed to be a successful Arizona Treasurer. I am proud to stand with so many other Arizona leaders in support of Kimberly and her campaign," said Senate President Steve Yarbrough.

"It is with the utmost confidence that I give my full support to Kimberly Yee for State Treasurer. I am excited to stand with such an impressive candidate having previous experience in both the Arizona Treasurer's office and the state legislature. Not only is she prepared for the job but I know she will continue to be a strong fiscal conservative in office," said Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard.

"It is an honor to receive the endorsements of two great Arizona leaders, Senate President Steve Yarbrough and Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard. I have truly enjoyed my time working together with them in the state legislature and I am proud of the work we have accomplished together. I hope to continue to work diligently to promote fiscally conservative principles and protect hard-working Arizona citizens as Treasurer," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer is featured in the April issue of Governing magazine, after the Governing Institute selected Kimberly Yee to take part in its 2018 Women in Government Leadership Program. Governing magazine is a national monthly publication covering state and local government issues in the United States.

The April issue of the magazine features the 25 women serving in state and local offices across the United States who are members of the 2018 Women in Government Leadership Program class, including Kimberly Yee.

According to the article, "Kimberly Yee may be the first Asian American woman ever elected to the Arizona Legislature, and the first woman to serve as the state's Senate majority leader since Sandra Day O'Connor in 1973, but her path to public service is not altogether surprising."

"I was class president for three out of my four years in high school," Yee says in the article. "And I started working for my first public official when I was still in college, in my county attorney's office."

Kimberly Yee is a Republican candidate for Arizona State Treasurer. She has been endorsed by former Arizona State Treasurers Jeff DeWit, Dean Martin, Carol Springer, Bart Fleming and Ernest Garfield. Kimberly Yee has also been endorsed by former Arizona Republican Governors Jan Brewer and Jane Dee Hull. Kimberly Yee previously served in the administration of the Arizona State Treasurer's Office from 2007 to 2010.

(Phoenix) – Susan B. Anthony List released the following statement regarding its endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Arizona State Treasurer.

"Susan B. Anthony List proudly endorses Kimberly Yee for Arizona State Treasurer and recognizes her strong pro-life leadership during her time in the Legislature. She is the epitome of a pro-life woman leader and has been a valuable member of the National Pro-Life Women's Caucus. Kimberly Yee is recognized nationally as an influential state leader who strives to protect all Arizonans--from the hard-working taxpayer, to the child in the classroom, to the precious pre-born baby. Please join us in supporting Kimberly Yee for Arizona State Treasurer." ~ Susan B. Anthony List

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of Susan B. Anthony List, the leading national pro-life organization that advances the leadership of pro-life elected officials who stand for life. As one of the charter members of the National Pro-Life Women's Caucus, I have been dedicated to leading the efforts in Arizona to pass laws that save lives of pre-born children and protect the health and safety of women," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – This week Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer, was featured in Lifetime television network's newly launched HER AMERICA: 50 WOMEN, 50 STATES, a digital content series filmed by an all-female team, documenting real women across the country. Lifetime selected Kimberly Yee to represent Arizona in a series that captured portraits of women--what moves them, the opinions they hold dear, asking how they would like to share their story to the world.

"The women profiled in video, photography and audio come from America's smallest towns to the largest cities. From Arizona's first female Asian-American state senator, to an African American police officer in Minnesota balancing the current tensions of the "Blue Lives Matter" vs. "Black Lives Matter," to a disabled gun enthusiast in Wyoming," according to Lifetime.

In the photo essay, Kimberly Yee is described as a "deeply conservative mother, wife and Asian American woman, and a proud member of the GOP. In 2016, Kimberly spoke at the Republican National Convention. She hopes she can serve as a model of a woman paving the way forward."

HER AMERICA series may be viewed on www.heramerica.com. HER AMERICA will also be featured in on-air spots launching on Lifetime. Lifetime is received by approximately 94 million households in America.

(Phoenix) – Former Arizona Corporation Commissioner and former Senate President Brenda Burns released the following statement regarding her endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Treasurer.

"Kimberly Yee is a solid conservative and a strong champion for Arizona taxpayers. She can be trusted with managing our tax dollars and maximizing our investments as State Treasurer. Her past experience in the Arizona Treasurer's Office has prepared her to be the best candidate for this position. I'm proud to stand with so many Arizona leaders in supporting Kimberly Yee for Arizona State Treasurer," said Brenda Burns, former Arizona Corporation Commissioner and former Arizona Senate President.

"I had the pleasure of working with Brenda Burns when she led the Arizona Senate twenty years ago as the first and only female Senate President. She understands the importance of placing trustworthy and honest people in positions where our tax dollars are being managed. It is an honor to receive the endorsement of Brenda Burns and I thank her for supporting me for Arizona State Treasurer," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Former Governor Jane D. Hull released the following statement regarding her endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer.

"Kimberly Yee is a trusted conservative who has the experience we need as Arizona State Treasurer. As a former Arizona Governor and Speaker of the House, I recognize the qualities of exceptional leaders who stand out above the rest. Kimberly Yee is one of those exceptional leaders. Please join me in supporting her as our next Arizona State Treasurer," said former Governor Jane D. Hull.

"It is a true honor to receive the endorsement of former Arizona Governor Jane D. Hull, the first woman formally elected to serve as the governor of our great state. Governor Hull who served in legislative leadership as Majority Whip and then Speaker of the House before becoming Arizona Secretary of State has been a remarkable example for young women across Arizona for many years. She knows what it takes to get the work done. I am honored to have Governor Hull's endorsement and support of my campaign for Arizona Treasurer," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett released the following statement regarding his endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer.

"Kimberly Yee is a fiscal conservative who has earned a reputation of protecting taxpayers. We worked together to increase transparency of financial disclosure statements and established an electronic system for taxpayers to monitor financial transactions online. Arizonans need a taxpayer watchdog whom they can trust as their State Treasurer. Kimberly Yee is the best person for this job," said former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett.

"I want to thank former Secretary of State Ken Bennett for his endorsement of my campaign for State Treasurer. I am proud of the work we did together over the years to create a balanced budget, improve the way taxpayers can view financial transactions and ensure better accountability systems are in place to protect taxpayer dollars. He understands that it really matters who is watching over our money," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Former Arizona Governor released the following statement regarding her endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer. Governor Brewer also serves as the chairwoman of the Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer campaign.

"Kimberly Yee is a proven conservative leader who is admired and respected for her honesty and integrity. She is a champion for Arizona taxpayers, someone we can trust. I know Kimberly and have seen her leadership firsthand. Together, we worked to bring more accountability and transparency to government spending. I am proud to enthusiastically endorse Kimberly’s campaign for Arizona State Treasurer," said former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer who serves as the chairwoman of the Kimberly Yee for Arizona Treasurer campaign.

"I am honored to receive Governor Brewer's endorsement and support of my campaign for Arizona State Treasurer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Governor Jan Brewer for many years, even during the time when I served as the Republican Chairman of my legislative district. She is a woman of integrity, a committed leader and an Arizona trailblazer," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Current Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit released the following statement regarding his endorsement of Kimberly Yee for Treasurer.

“Kimberly Yee is the best choice to be our next elected Treasurer of Arizona. Kimberly will work hard to protect taxpayers and she has all the qualities needed to be a good, effective Treasurer. Kimberly is trustworthy, ethical and a financially knowledgeable leader and her previous experience as a senior staff member to former Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin has given her the skills and experience needed to lead the office into the future. Kimberly Yee is someone I trust who will carry on the tradition of ethical and effective leadership in this office. I am proud to support her candidacy and I hope Arizona voters will elect her."

"I am truly honored to have the endorsement of Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit. He has led the Treasurer's Office with the highest level of integrity and created record earnings by managing our taxpayer dollars with great investments. I hope to continue the strong, decisive leadership that Treasurer DeWit has exemplified. The future of the Treasurer's Office must be left in good hands by someone who has experience in this office and by someone whom taxpayers can trust," said Kimberly Yee, candidate for Arizona State Treasurer.

(Phoenix) – Arizona Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Yee released the following statement regarding the announcement of her campaign for Arizona State Treasurer.

"I am excited to announce my candidacy for Arizona State Treasurer. I strongly believe Arizona taxpayers need honesty, integrity and transparency in their government. Our money matters. And it is important that the person watching over our money is a State Treasurer who can be trusted. I have been blessed to serve in the Arizona Legislature and in my current leadership role as the Senate Majority Leader. I am proud of my record of accomplishments that has always put the needs of Arizonans first.

Arizona’s taxpayers have been very well represented with remarkable State Treasurers and I am humbled and proud to have the endorsement and support of current State Treasurer Jeff DeWit and former State Treasurers Hon. Dean Martin, Hon. Carol Springer, Hon. Bart Fleming, and Hon. Ernest Garfield. Arizona has a strong history of treasurers who have exemplified outstanding leadership and an important understanding of how to successfully manage and invest our state's tax dollars.

I have a record of standing up for Arizona taxpayers and making sure we are fiscally prudent with our hard-earned taxpayer's dollars. I have initiated financial and performance audits of state agencies, weeded out waste and fraud in the hidden corners of government bureaucracies and sponsored bills to increase financial transparency so taxpayers know exactly where their money is being spent.

I will work to promote fiscally conservative principles and protect hard-working Arizona citizens. The investments made under my watch will be safe and fiscally sound. I will continue to stand up for Arizona businesses and families, and always put the taxpayer first."

"At the Capitol it is rare to find someone with honesty, integrity, intelligence and a strong work ethic. Kimberly Yee is that exceptional person who exemplifies these qualities. That's why she served as an integral part of my leadership team at the State Treasurer's Office where we maximized investments for Arizona citizens, including hundreds of millions in endowment dollars for education. We need people like Kimberly Yee to help lead Arizona. Kimberly can be counted on to protect the taxpayer's hard-earned dollars," said Dean Martin, who previously served as Arizona State Treasurer until 2011.